God Be Merciful To Me

Never be so pleased with yourself on any matter that you stop seeking the mercy of God for that very matter. You either have God's blessing through mercy alone or you do not have God's blessing.
A. Two signs that you are trusting in yourself for righteousness before God

1. You treat others with contempt.
2. You use gratitude as a facade for boasting in yourself.
   B. Two signs that you are trusting in God for your righteousness before God.
3. You believe you are unworthy to approach God outside of Christ.
4. You believe your only claim before God is God's mercy - not your inherent goodness.
   C. One sign that you are really going home today 'justified' before God
5. You look at the promises of God in the Gospel that you have received all of the obedience God demands through faith union with Jesus Christ.